Black wool military cape. Black velvet quilted collar. Cord and button placket closure with braided knot adornment - wool? Inside is blue wool. Has two pockets on inside at hip. Hook and eye clasp at collar. Hang loop in middle of collar.
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Textile Details
Material
Hooks and eyes, Velvet, Wool, Metal Unspecified
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Joseph Cipolari
Attribution
Maker
Date made
1929
Label/Inscription/Signature
Type
Inscription
Transcription
Tag on collar says: "JC" intertwined surrounded by a wreath. In script: "Joseph Cipolari/ Washington, D.C." In left pocket tag reads: "Joseph Cipolari/ Washington, D.C./ Br. Gen. Delafield/ Date Jan. 1929" (tag is handsewn on.)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Width
99 in
Length
54 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 99 x 54 in. (251.5 x 137.2 cm)
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Brigadier General John Ross Delafield
Notes
Former owner
Related Entries
Notes
MP.93.2017 a-b - Gloves - Used together
General Notes
Note Type
General Note
Note
Cross reference: MP.93.2016; MP.93.2017--gloves found in pocket.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Garment Storage Room